Why So Many Famous Musicians Sell Their Music Catalogs
When someone writes and publishes a song, they own certain rights to it. In essence, that means that whenever the song is performed the songwriter gets paid.
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What The Last Months Of Oliver Hardy's Life Were Really Like
Oliver Hardy, of comedy duo Laurel and Hardy, suffered from poor health before his death. Here's what the last months of his life were like.
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The First Super Bowls Had A Different Name
The Super Bowl, consistently one of America's most-watched sports events, started out with a very different name in the beginning.
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Is This Why Kat Von D Was Fired From Miami Ink?
In 2008, "Miami Ink" fans were shocked when Von D was suddenly fired from the tattoo parlor and left the show, which ended shortly thereafter.
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The Truth About Kenny Rogers' Friendship With Reba McEntire
Country stars Kenny Rogers and Reba McEntire became friends in the 1990s after she lost her manager and several band and crew members in a plane crash.
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Songs That Are Turning 10 In 2022
Drifting back through memory lane and getting reacquainted with music of 2012 is a mix of disbelief and nostalgia. These are songs that are turning 10 in 2022.
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The Person That Inspired Janis Joplin's Me And Bobby McGee
She didn't write the song, but Janis Joplin made "Me and Bobby McGee" famous. Another thing some may not realize -- the song was inspired by a real person.
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Whatever Happened To Bruce Parker From Antiques Roadshow?
Former BBC journalist Bruce Parker has a special place in the history of "Antiques Roadshow." He served as the first host of the popular series.
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How World War II Helped Set Dick Van Dyke Up For His Career
No one knew, at the time, that swallowing 6 pounds of bananas and water was the first serious comedic performance of a legendary American actor, Dick Van Dyke.
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Why John Mellencamp Will Never Forget This Phone Call From Billy Joel
Before John Mellencamp was famous, he received a phone call from Billy Joel that served as a catalyst for his success. Here's why he'll never forget that call.
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The Truth About Gene Simmons' Relationship With Ace Frehley
Ace Frehley has been outspoken over the years over the ways that he feels he was wronged by Kiss bassist Gene Simmons and lead vocalist Paul Stanley.
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The Surprising Hand-Me-Down Patsy Cline Shared With Loretta Lynn
During Lynn's first radio performance in 1961, she dedicated a song to Patsy Cline, who was recovering from a devastating car accident.
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The Truth About Bon Jovi's Only Grammy
Bon Jovi, surprisingly, has only one Grammy award, and it was for a collaboration with Jennifer Nettles. Here's the story behind Bon Jovi's only Grammy win.
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The Truth About Loretta Lynn's Relationship With Her Husband Doolittle
Loretta Lynn's nearly 50-year marriage was volatile, but there was love there. Here is the truth about her relationship with her husband, Doolittle.
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The Untold Truth Of Pam & Tommy
Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee are larger-than-life people, and the new Hulu mini-series on them aims to reveal the truth behind some of their notoriety.
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Howard Hughes' Tragic 1946 Plane Crash Explained
Howard Hughes is known for being an eccentric aviator, but in 1946 a tragic plane crash shaped the course of his life. Here's what happened in the crash.
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The Truth About Audrey Hepburn's First Marriage To Mel Ferrer
Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer met at a London party in 1953 with actor Gregory Peck making the introductions. Several issues soon cast a shadow on the couple.
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The Truth About Janis Joplin's Last Recording
Janis Joplin's last recording ever was a birthday message for John Lennon on this 30th birthday. Here's the story of how the song came about.
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Loretta Lynn Won Prizes For This Hobby Before Becoming Famous
Loretta Lynn is good at more than singing and songwriting. She even won prizes for this hobby before becoming famous.
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This Is How Players Get Elected To The Baseball Hall Of Fame
So how exactly do players like David Ortiz manage to get the call that they have been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame?
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This Is Why Football Championships Are Called Bowls
The usage of "bowl" in the lexicon of football actually has a long and interesting history, one that dates back all the way to the early 20th century
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The Real-Life Inspirations Behind These Peanuts Characters
Peanuts is one of the most recognizable comics in history, largely due to the characters. Here are the real-life inspirations behind some Peanuts characters.
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How Much Does It Cost To Get A Tattoo From Ink Master's Angel Rose?
"Ink Master" contestant Angel Rose, renowned for her hyperrealistic black/gray ink pieces, made it to the eighth round Grudge Match before leaving the show.
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The Tragic Death Pact Of The Rudolf, Crown Prince Of Austria And His Mistress Explained
Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria, had a tragic death pact with his mistress Maris Vetsera. Here's the controversial murder-suicide pact explained.
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The Real Reason Men At Work Broke Up The First Time
When people think of 1980s music, Men At Work comes to mind immediately. The Australian group made infectious songs like "Who Can It Be Now?" and "Down Under."
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The Truth About Audrey Hepburn's Marriage To Andrea Dotti
Could Hepburn's second marriage help build up the family she so badly wanted? At first, it seemed so: the retired actor settled with Dotti and Sean in Rome.
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Who Is The Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Song Our House Really About?
Artists find inspiration anywhere and everywhere. It might arise from a cloudburst, or a mountain vista, or something as mundane as an impulse purchase.
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